Tomorrow’s leaders on the rise
Koo Govender focuses on fast-tracking young women’s acquisition of skills in order to propel them into leadership positions
Mandi Smallhorne
A deeper understanding of injustice
Nwokedi’s history has informed her conscience
More blessed to give than to receive?
Benevolence and justice for the vulnerable are not always mutually inclusive concepts
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Finding the next generation
Workforce planning is vital for countries and well as companies
App helps rural farmers
Green Technology Innovations Award – Runner-up: African Conservation Trust: GigaBite Guardian
Setting standards for green building
Green Economy Modelling Award – Winner: EcoStandard South Africa
Simple solution takes wings
Green Technology Innovations Award – Winner: Albatross Task Force
Healing the wounds
Who should take responsibility for reconciling workers and management?
Joburg’s iconic mine dumps are a health risk, say activists
Despite efforts to contain toxic mine dust, it’s still getting up the noses of Jo’burg residents. Mandi Smallhorne reports.
Two wheels good
Tthe rise in deaths on South African roads has outstripped the increase in the vehicle population over the past 50 years
Sea sore
Mining on land very evidently leaves scars and long-term problems such as acid mine drainage.
Sea sore
What harm could mining do to the sea bed?
A long road to leadership?
Praise for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma when she was elected chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Intervention where it is needed most
Momentum Fund chose to focus its CSI initiatives in areas where there seemed to be gaps in social development support.
Holistic approach is a winner
Three projects were considered for the award
Of cars and kids
At the age of 30, Unathi Bhe-Kanda has made waves in a couple of male-dominated industries, has started her own business and made a success of it.
TUT’s new vice-chancellor takes office
The Tshwane University of Technology’s new vice-chancellor and principal is the first female to be appointed to these positions in the history of TUT.
How women power communities
An equal society is better than a patriarchy; together, as men and women, we’re stronger," says Dr Claudelle von Eck.
Rape services under threat
Civil society services for rape survivors are being forced to scale back due to funding issues.
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New medicine ups the ante on depression
Valdoxane is touted as the best drug yet to fight mood disorders — and it has hit South African shores.
Providing the gift of sight to Africa’s less fortunate
Eye-care awareness month is dedicated to focusing on preventable blindness.
Offenders must be punished
One way to manage the ‘out of hand’ road fatality situation is to be stricter on lawbreakers.
Life in an unhealthy climate
Abnormal weather has a far greater impact on people’s health than previously imagined.
Making science pay
Science week aims to stimulate economic development.
Developing proper policies
Implenting an HIV/Aids strategy in companies is vital.
Proactive approach scores
SAB’s overall HIV/Aids strategy focuses on the internal management of HIV and Aids.
When people’s opinions make you unhealthy
Discrimination against overweight people could very well be making them fatter, writes <b>Mandi Smallhorne</b>.
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Beetroot supporters is now backing up their claims
Some rather elegant science has provided support for the idea that beetroot is a miracle vegetable.
Age shall not wither them
Don’t give up on exercise — it will keep your strength up in your twilight years, writes <b>Mandi Smallhorne</b>.
Train your neurons to ease the pain
From breathing exercises to hypnosis, there’s good news for chronic discomfort sufferers.
